Marking the highest quarterly sales in the company's 22-year history, Skechers USA, Inc. reported second quarter sales jumped 37.1 percent to $587.1 million…
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Report: Dick’s SG Lays Off 478 PGA Golf Pros
Dick's Sporting Goods has laid off 478 Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) teaching pros, according to a statement from the PGA. PGA pros are still being employed at Golf Galaxy, also owned by Dick’s SG…
Sig Sauer Announces Layoffs
Sig Sauer, the maker of firearms, announced that it had laid off an unspecified number of employees. The company, based in Newington, NH, cited a decline in gun sales after record-high sales in prior years…
Under Armour’s Q2 Revenues Jump 34 Percent
Under Armour, Inc. reported revenues increased 34 percent in the second quarter of 2014 to $610 million led by a 35 percent gain in apparel and 34 percent hike in footwear revenues. Net income in the second quarter of 2014 of $18 million was unchanged com
West Marine Cuts Guidance After Q2 Shortfall
West Marine Inc. lowered its guidance for the year after a disappointing second quarter. Second-quarter earnings were down 17.7 percent to $$18.3 million, or 75 cents a share, short of Wall Street's consensus estimate of 86 cents a share. Comparable-
Brunswick Corp. Posts 4 Percent Q2 Sales Gain
Brunswick Corporation reported sales grew 4 percent in the second quarter. The gains were led by its Fitness segment, with sales climbing 7 percent; followed by Marine Engine, ahead 4 percent; and Boat segment, up 3 percent. On a GAAP and as adjusted basi
Cabela’s Tops Q2 Estimates Despite Comp Drop
Cabela's Inc. reported second-quarter earnings slid 2.3 percent to $43.5 million, or 61 cents a share, but results came in well-ahead of Wall Street's consensus estimate of 51 cents a share. Comparable store sales decreased 14.2 percent…
Implus Acquires DryGuy and MaxxDry Dryers
Implus has acquired DryGuy, a leading supplier of footwear dryers and thermal layering systems. This latest addition to the Implus family of brands will fall under the company’s Outdoor Division, which also includes Yaktrax, ICEtrekkers and Little H
Deckers Outdoor Sees 24 Percent Q1 Growth
Deckers Outdoor Corporation reported revenues improved 24.3 percent in the first quarter to $211.5 million with strong double-digit gains at Ugg, Teva and Sanuk. Sales were again led by direct-to-consumer with 29.4 percent growth at retail and 43.7 percen
Rocky Brands Makes Hires to Support Growth
In alignment with its Blueprint for Growth, Rocky Brands made several hires and promotions to enhance its family of footwear and apparel brands, Rocky, Durango, Georgia Boot and Creative Recreation…
Columbia Sportswear’s Q2 Revenues Climb 16 Percent
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported sales grew 16 percent in the second quarter to $324.2 million compared with sales of $280.5 million for the same period in 2013. Columbia brand net sales increased $38.5 million, or 15 percent, to $291.0 million, and the
Nikwax North America Taps Rick Meade as President
Nikwax named Rick Meade as the company’s new North American President, effective immediately. Meade will provide strategic leadership and tactical management for the North American arm of the UK-based company. Meade joins Nikwax after a 15-year care
Gerber Appoints New Sales Agencies
Gerber, the maker of knives, tools and gear, announced new partnerships with two sales agencies; Maschmedt & Associates and Outtech…
Modell’s Sponsors Broadcast of 200th episode of SHOBOX
Modell’s Sporting Goods will serve as a sponsor of the landmark quadrupleheader of world-class professional boxing to celebrate the 200th episode of “SHOBOX: The New Generation,” this Friday, July 25, at the Turning Stone Resort Casino i
Spalding Sponsors Beach Volleyball Tour
Spalding, a trademark of Russell Brands, LLC, will again be associated with the King of the Beach (KOB) Volleyball tour…